--- title: "AGMA Electoral Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b22e90d-b659-4f90-83c7-aaf875a9048e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b22e90d-b659-4f90-83c7-aaf875a9048e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b22e90d-b659-4f90-83c7-aaf875a9048e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b22e90d-b659-4f90-83c7-aaf875a9048e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL" published: "2020-03-02" --- # AGMA Electoral Printing Services Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b22e90d-b659-4f90-83c7-aaf875a9048e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b22e90d-b659-4f90-83c7-aaf875a9048e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b22e90d-b659-4f90-83c7-aaf875a9048e.json) ## Summary Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "AGMA Electoral Printing Services" contract, which is centred on election printing and graphics services for multiple councils within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 20th August 2018 and closed on 24th September 2018. The contract, valued at £750,000, commenced on 13th October 2018 and is set to run until 7th January 2023, with provisions for a possible two-year extension. The procurement follows an open procedure method. This opportunity holds significant potential for businesses that specialise in printing and graphics services, especially those with experience in electoral or public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete. Success in this tender could enhance a company's reputation within the public sector, promote sustainable business growth, and foster relationships with various councils involved in this collaborative framework. ## Notice Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Council") is inviting responses for a collaborative contract for election printing and graphics services. The framework agreement will initially be for, but not limited to, the use of Bolton Metropolitan Council, Bury Metropolitan Council, Manchester City Council, Oldham Metropolitan Council, Salford City Council, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council, Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council. The Contract will be for a term of 2 years; from January 2019 till January 2021, and potentially it may be extended for a further period of 24 months annually up to January 2023. Indicative Elections timetable The elections anticipated to take place during the next three to four years are: 2 May 2019 Local Elections 7 May 2020 ALL-OUT Local Elections 7 May 2020 GM Mayor Election 7 May 2020 City Mayor Election 5 May 2022 Local Elections 5 May 2022 General Election It is critical that production, delivery and despatch schedules are met by the supplier. The supplier must be able to deliver artwork which fully complies with legal requirements as specified by the Returning Officer (RO)/ Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff3cd84-b2ef-4cb5-9eed-bedcc0f441e6 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2019 - 7 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £750,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRAFFORD COUNCIL | | Locality | STRETFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | ADARE SEC; ERS; PRINT IMAGE NETWORK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 2 Mar 2020 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff3cd84-b2ef-4cb5-9eed-bedcc0f441e6 - 22 Aug 2018 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50b7b3a-dae7-4326-a36b-8326eb7661ef - 20 Aug 2018 at 17:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50b7b3a-dae7-4326-a36b-8326eb7661ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ff3cd84-b2ef-4cb5-9eed-bedcc0f441e6 2nd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50b7b3a-dae7-4326-a36b-8326eb7661ef 22nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0b204752-af9f-e811-80ed-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.trafford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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